Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
federal government agency for scientific research in Australia
(Redirected from CSIRO)
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is the national government body for scientific research in Australia. It was founded in 1926 originally as the Advisory Council of Science and Industry.
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Formed | 1926 |
Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
Headquarters | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Employees | 6600+ |
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Website | csiro.au |